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The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild
by Lawrence Anthony
Incredible.
I stumbled across this book by being lead by GR to Lawrence Anthony's other book, Babylon's Ark. I knew I wanted to read it, but after reading some reviews, it looked like many people were introduced to Anthony by first reading this book, The Elephant Whisperer. So this is where I've started as well.
I have an undying love for elephants. I've always been an animal person. My love for this species blossomed early in college, and it hasn't wavered since. Elephants are unarguably my favorite animal. I know some about them. I know of their vast intelligence and surprisingly human emotions. I understand the matriarchal herds and about the bachelors as well. I'm of course not an expert, but I think I know enough to validate my love for this animal. And so I was obviously attracted to this book from just the title.
To make this review concise, I am simply in awe of Lawrence Anthony's ability to connect with this herd of elephants. To take them from being frightened, dangerous, and on the verge of being to killed, to settling them at Thula Thula and forming a trusting bond leaves me in absolute adoration. Anthony's knowledge of elephants as well as all of Africa's animals and the environment in which they live is truly remarkable, and I have dreams of being that in tune with animals as well. I can't say enough how inspiring this man and this story are to me.
I don't typically read nonfiction either. I actually think this is my first nonfiction book I've read outside of a handful of memoirs and self help books. And what a positive introduction to the this genre I have gotten! To read through Anthony's stories about his herd and his game reserve, to know that these stories are real... It leaves me at a loss for words.
I feel so inspired having just finished this book. I made a resolution this year to give back every month to an organization or cause I feel strongly about. I must say that The Elephant Whisperer has only fueled my passion for conservation, and I will be researching more into Lawrence Anthony, his game reserve, and the organization he mentioned at the end of this book to find ways to help. I know Anthony past on not too long ago, but I'm encouraged beyond measure to support his vision through my own dedication to helping our planet thrive. You know a book is good when it sparks these kinds of feelings...
10 out of 10. Totally recommend.
I stumbled across this book by being lead by GR to Lawrence Anthony's other book, Babylon's Ark. I knew I wanted to read it, but after reading some reviews, it looked like many people were introduced to Anthony by first reading this book, The Elephant Whisperer. So this is where I've started as well.
I have an undying love for elephants. I've always been an animal person. My love for this species blossomed early in college, and it hasn't wavered since. Elephants are unarguably my favorite animal. I know some about them. I know of their vast intelligence and surprisingly human emotions. I understand the matriarchal herds and about the bachelors as well. I'm of course not an expert, but I think I know enough to validate my love for this animal. And so I was obviously attracted to this book from just the title.
To make this review concise, I am simply in awe of Lawrence Anthony's ability to connect with this herd of elephants. To take them from being frightened, dangerous, and on the verge of being to killed, to settling them at Thula Thula and forming a trusting bond leaves me in absolute adoration. Anthony's knowledge of elephants as well as all of Africa's animals and the environment in which they live is truly remarkable, and I have dreams of being that in tune with animals as well. I can't say enough how inspiring this man and this story are to me.
I don't typically read nonfiction either. I actually think this is my first nonfiction book I've read outside of a handful of memoirs and self help books. And what a positive introduction to the this genre I have gotten! To read through Anthony's stories about his herd and his game reserve, to know that these stories are real... It leaves me at a loss for words.
I feel so inspired having just finished this book. I made a resolution this year to give back every month to an organization or cause I feel strongly about. I must say that The Elephant Whisperer has only fueled my passion for conservation, and I will be researching more into Lawrence Anthony, his game reserve, and the organization he mentioned at the end of this book to find ways to help. I know Anthony past on not too long ago, but I'm encouraged beyond measure to support his vision through my own dedication to helping our planet thrive. You know a book is good when it sparks these kinds of feelings...
10 out of 10. Totally recommend.